Inventory Control Team Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Inventory Control Team Lead is responsible for supporting and maintaining inventory accuracy within the warehouse. This role oversees cycle counting activities, assists with inventory investigations, and provides day-to-day guidance to inventory team members to ensure efficient and compliant operations.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support and maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counting and reconciliation processes
• Lead and coordinate daily cycle count activities and team assignments
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, including root cause analysis
• Serve as a subject matter expert for inventory transactions and system inquiries
• Ensure proper handling and disposition of damaged or nonconforming materials (RTV, destruction, etc.)
• Monitor and report key inventory metrics (accuracy, adjustments, space utilization)
• Train and support inventory team members on procedures and best practices
• Develop and maintain SOPs and work instructions related to inventory processes
• Partner with Quality to manage aging inventory and ensure compliance with FIFO/FEFO practices
• Ensure compliance with GMP, safety, and housekeeping standards
• Safely operate powered industrial equipment as needed
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inventory control processes

Job Requirements:

• A minimum of 2+ years’ experience with inventory control
• Previous leadership and Team building experience
• Able to lead, direct, and provide constructive feedback to team members
• Ability to manage effective work schedules
• Analytical mind with strong attention to detail skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Proficient in the operation of ERP programs to support Inventory Management and Warehouse Management systems
• Proficient in MS Office Suite programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds and walk/stand for majority of shift
• Adept and effective at record keeping
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience sufficient to:
  • Proficiently read, speak and write English to meet FDA requirements for record keeping and inventory and warehouse purposes.
  • Perform basic mathematical calculations—add, subtract multiply, divide, percentages.